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Opal and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.71   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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Opal and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

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Opal and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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