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Opal and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Opal and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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Opal and Creedite Specific Gravity

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

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