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Precious Opal and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
5.5   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Precious Opal and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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