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Opal and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Be3Al2SiO6

Opal and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Opal and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.