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Opal and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

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
1.98-2.25
3.07-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.