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Hiddenite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
1.98-2.25   

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   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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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.

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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.

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