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Precious Opal and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
4.32-4.48  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{101}, good; {010}, poor  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  

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Precious Opal and Adamite Chemical Formula

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

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Precious Opal and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

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