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Opal and Heliodor Physical Properties


Heliodor and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Opal and Heliodor Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Heliodor 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 Heliodor chemical formula.

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Opal and Heliodor Specific Gravity

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

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