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Common Opal and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Common Opal and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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