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Precious Opal and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Precious Opal and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Precious Opal and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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