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Zebra Rock and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Zebra Rock Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
Soluble  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
-  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Zebra Rock and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zebra Rock and 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 Zebra Rock and Opal chemical formula.

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Zebra Rock and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zebra Rock and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zebra Rock and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zebra Rock is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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