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Foitite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Foitite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Foitite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite and Crystal 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 Foitite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Foitite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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