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Shortite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Shortite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.61   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Shortite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Shortite and Common 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 Shortite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Shortite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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