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Beudantite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
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hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.481.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
SiO2 · nH2O

Beudantite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Beudantite and Opal Specific Gravity

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