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Common Opal and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Common Opal and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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