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Eudialyte and Precious Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Eudialyte and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte and Precious 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 Eudialyte and Precious Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Eudialyte and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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