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Kurnakovite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Kurnakovite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite and Common 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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