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Magnetite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Magnetite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and White Opal chemical formula.

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Magnetite and White Opal Specific Gravity

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

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