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Opal and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Opal and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Opal and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.

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