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Precious Opal
Precious Opal

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Precious Opal and Lepidocrocite 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
1.98-2.254
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Precious Opal and Lepidocrocite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Lepidocrocite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Lepidocrocite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 4 whereas that of Lepidocrocite is 4.