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Opal Australia and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2*nH2O  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Opal Australia and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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