Musgravite and Black Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68
  
1.97-2.22
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Musgravite and Black Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Black Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Musgravite and Black Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Musgravite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Musgravite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Musgravite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.