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Thulite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Thulite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite and Precious 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 Thulite and Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Thulite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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

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