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Kurnakovite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kurnakovite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Black 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 Kurnakovite and Black Opal chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

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

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