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Nuummite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Nuummite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite and Precious 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 Nuummite and Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nuummite and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nuummite and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nuummite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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