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Faustite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Faustite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Opal chemical formula.

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Faustite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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