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Erythrite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.061.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
SiO2 · nH2O

Erythrite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Erythrite and Opal Specific Gravity

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