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Paraiba and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Paraiba Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.13   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Paraiba and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba and Common Opal 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 Paraiba and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Paraiba and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Paraiba and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Paraiba and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Paraiba is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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