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Opal and Danburite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.97-3.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.