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Opal and Enstatite 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
3.20-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good/distinct on [210]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.