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Precious Opal and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Precious Opal and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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