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Demantoid Garnet and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Demantoid Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
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hot salt water   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2 · nH2O   

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Demantoid Garnet and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid Garnet and Opal 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 Demantoid Garnet and Opal chemical formula.

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Demantoid Garnet and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid Garnet and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid Garnet and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid Garnet is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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