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Axinite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good on {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Axinite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Opal chemical formula.

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Axinite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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