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Opal and Morion 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.