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Vanadinite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Black Opal and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Vanadinite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Black Opal chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

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

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