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Hydrogrossular and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.40  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Hydrogrossular and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular and Opal chemical formula.

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Hydrogrossular and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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