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Opal Australia and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz 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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3.49-3.57   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
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Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Opal Australia and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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