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Edenite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Edenite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite and White 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Edenite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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