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Euclase and Matrix Opal Physical Properties


Matrix Opal and Euclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2·nH2O  

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Euclase and Matrix Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase and Matrix 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 Euclase and Matrix Opal chemical formula.

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Euclase and Matrix Opal Specific Gravity

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

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