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Hexagonite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Hexagonite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Opal chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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