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Hyacinth and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Hyacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Hyacinth and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Opal chemical formula.

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Hyacinth and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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