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Black Opal and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Black Opal and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Black Opal and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.