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Grandidierite and Opal Physical Properties

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
2.85-3.00
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Grandidierite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Grandidierite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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