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Common Opal and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Common Opal and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Common Opal and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.