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Morion and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.651.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Morion and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Morion and Opal Specific Gravity

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