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Meionite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Meionite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.78  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Meionite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite 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 Meionite and Opal chemical formula.

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Meionite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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