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Vlasovite and Black Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vlasovite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Black Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vlasovite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

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