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Langbeinite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Langbeinite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Opal chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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