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Plumbogummite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Plumbogummite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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

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