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Opal and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Very brittle   

Solubility
hot salt water   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.30-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Opal and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Opal and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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