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Turquoise and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Turquoise and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Black 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 Turquoise and Black Opal chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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