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Opal and Esperite Physical Properties


Esperite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
4.28-4.42  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Opal and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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Opal and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.

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