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Black Opal and Eudialyte Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
H 2 SO 4
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
2.74-3.00
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Black Opal and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Eudialyte 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 Black Opal and Eudialyte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Black Opal and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.