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Edenite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.371.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
SiO2 · nH2O

Edenite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Edenite and Opal Specific Gravity

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