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Opal and Langbeinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Not Available

Opal and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.