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Goldstone and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Goldstone and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone and 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 Goldstone and Opal chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goldstone and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goldstone and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goldstone is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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