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Shungite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Shungite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and White Opal chemical formula.

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Shungite and White Opal Specific Gravity

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

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