Common Opal and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Common Opal and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Common Opal and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Common Opal and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.