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Ekanite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Ekanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{101} Distinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Ekanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Opal chemical formula.

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Ekanite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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