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Precious Opal and Goshenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Precious Opal and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6

Precious Opal and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.