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Sarcopside and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sarcopside and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside and Black 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 Sarcopside and Black Opal chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sarcopside and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sarcopside and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sarcopside is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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