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Obsidian and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35-2.60   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Obsidian and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Obsidian 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 Obsidian and White Opal chemical formula.

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Obsidian and White Opal Specific Gravity

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

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