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Precious Opal and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.43-3.44   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
None Observed   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Precious Opal and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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