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Shattuckite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Shattuckite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite and White 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 Shattuckite and White Opal chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and White Opal Specific Gravity

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

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