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Pietersite and Precious Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pietersite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite and Precious 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 Pietersite and Precious Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pietersite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pietersite and Precious Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pietersite and Precious Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pietersite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Precious Opal is 1.98-2.25.