Goldstone and Precious Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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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
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6
  
5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Au
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Goldstone and Precious Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Goldstone and Precious 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 Precious Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
- Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Goldstone and Precious Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goldstone and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goldstone and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goldstone is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.