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Opal and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Opal and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Opal and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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