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Goldstone and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

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)   

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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.

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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.

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