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Opal and Erythrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253.06
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Opal and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Opal and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.