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Common Opal and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Common Opal and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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