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Angelite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Angelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Angelite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite 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 Angelite and Opal chemical formula.

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Angelite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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