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Precious Opal
Precious Opal

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Precious Opal and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaF2

Precious Opal and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Precious Opal and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.