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Hibschite
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Precious Opal
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Hibschite and Precious Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.081.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
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)
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibschite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite and Precious 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 Precious 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 Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hibschite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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