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Common Opal
Common Opal

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Common Opal and Labradorite 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
1.98-2.502.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Common Opal and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Common Opal and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.