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Common Opal and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available

Common Opal and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Common Opal and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.