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Parisite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Parisite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite and Black 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 Parisite and Black Opal chemical formula.

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Parisite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Parisite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Parisite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Parisite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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