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Sheen Obsidian and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.50   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Sheen Obsidian and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sheen Obsidian and 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 Sheen Obsidian and Opal chemical formula.

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Sheen Obsidian and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sheen Obsidian and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sheen Obsidian and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sheen Obsidian is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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