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Hiddenite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Hiddenite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Common 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 Hiddenite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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