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Opal and Cerussite Physical Properties


Cerussite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
6.46-6.57  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good [110] and [021]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Opal and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

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Opal and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.

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