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Opal and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Opal Australia 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
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Opal and Opal Australia Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia chemical formula.

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Opal and Opal Australia Specific Gravity

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

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