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Opal Australia and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

Optical Properties >>
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Opal Australia and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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