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Opal Australia and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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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2.62-2.65   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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001   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
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Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Opal Australia and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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