Common Opal and Anhydrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Common Opal and Anhydrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Common Opal and Anhydrite 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 Common Opal and Anhydrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Common Opal and Anhydrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.