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Precious Opal
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Precious Opal and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Precious Opal and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Precious Opal and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.