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Vlasovite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Vlasovite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite and Common 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vlasovite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vlasovite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vlasovite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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