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Fibrolite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.251.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 · nH2O

Fibrolite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Fibrolite and Opal Specific Gravity

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