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Common Opal
Common Opal

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Common Opal and Vivianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
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2.64-2.70
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{010} Perfect
-9999
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Common Opal and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Vivianite Specific Gravity

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