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Opal and Chambersite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.