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Dravite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Dravite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Opal chemical formula.

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Dravite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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