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Clinozoisite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Clinozoisite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Opal chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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