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Quartz and Matrix Opal Physical Properties


Matrix Opal and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Quartz and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz and Matrix Opal 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 Quartz and Matrix Opal chemical formula.

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Quartz and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz and Matrix Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz and Matrix Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Matrix Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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