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Clinothulite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Clinothulite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Opal chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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