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Kyanite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.651.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2 · nH2O

Kyanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Kyanite and Opal Specific Gravity

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