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White Opal and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
SiO2  

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White Opal and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Flint 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 White Opal and Flint chemical formula.

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White Opal and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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