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Opal Australia and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Opal Australia and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Calcite 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 Australia and Calcite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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