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Opal and Blue quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Blue quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Blue quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is Not Available whereas that of Blue quartz is Not Available.