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Goldstone and White Opal Physical Properties


White 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   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Au   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Goldstone and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone and White 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Goldstone and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Goldstone and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Goldstone and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Goldstone is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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