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Montebrasite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Montebrasite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Opal chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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