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Hibschite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 · nH2O

Hibschite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Hibschite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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