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Opal Ethiopia and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite 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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2.65-2.90   

Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
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Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Opal Ethiopia and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Ethiopia and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Opal Ethiopia and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Ethiopia and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Ethiopia and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Ethiopia is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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