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Unakite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Unakite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite and Crystal 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 Unakite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Unakite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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