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Opal and Bertrandite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.59-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Opal and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Opal and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.