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Goshenite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Goshenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Goshenite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Goshenite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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