Matrix Opal and Scorzalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
3.31
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Matrix Opal and Scorzalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Matrix Opal and Scorzalite 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 Matrix Opal and Scorzalite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Matrix Opal and Scorzalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Matrix Opal and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Matrix Opal and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Matrix Opal is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.