×

Uvite
Uvite

Black Opal
Black Opal



ADD
Compare
X
Uvite
X
Black Opal

Uvite and Black Opal Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.141.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

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