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Hiddenite and Opal Physical Properties

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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
3.15-3.211.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SiO2 · nH2O

Hiddenite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Hiddenite and Opal Specific Gravity

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