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Opal and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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