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Opal and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase 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  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Opal and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Opal and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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