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Matrix Opal

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Matrix Opal and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.54-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Matrix Opal and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Matrix Opal and Charoite 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 Matrix Opal and Charoite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Matrix Opal and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Matrix Opal and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Matrix Opal and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Matrix Opal is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.