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Diaspore and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
insoluble   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Diaspore and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Opal chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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