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Gaspeite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaspeite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Crystal Opal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Gaspeite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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