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Opal and Eosphorite 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.