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Kutnohorite
Kutnohorite

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Kutnohorite and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.121.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kutnohorite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Black Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kutnohorite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

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