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Kunzite 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

Kunzite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Opal chemical formula.

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

Kunzite and Opal Specific Gravity

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