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Precious Opal and Sussexite 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
3.30
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Precious Opal and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Precious Opal and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.