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Clinohedrite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Clinohedrite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Opal chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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