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Esperite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Esperite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.28-4.42  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Esperite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Esperite 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 Esperite and Opal chemical formula.

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Esperite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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