Opal and Ekanite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Opal and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Opal and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.
