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Opal and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Opal and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal 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 Opal and Black Opal chemical formula.

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Opal and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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