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Opal and Augelite 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.70-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Augelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Augelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.