Sard and Matrix Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Sard and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Matrix Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Sard and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Matrix Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Matrix Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Matrix Opal is 1.98-2.50.