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Opal and Labradorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Opal and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Opal and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.