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Precious Opal and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Precious Opal and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Precious Opal and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.