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Allanite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Allanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Opal chemical formula.

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Allanite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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