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Opal Ethiopia and Afghanite Physical Properties


Afghanite and Opal Ethiopia 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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2.55-2.65   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
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(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Opal Ethiopia and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Ethiopia and Afghanite 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 Ethiopia and Afghanite chemical formula.

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Opal Ethiopia and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Ethiopia and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Ethiopia and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Ethiopia is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.

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