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Opal and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Sectile   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.06   

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).   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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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.

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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.

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