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Opal and Amazonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
KAlSi3O8

Opal and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Amazonite 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 Opal and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Opal and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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