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Opal and Piemontite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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

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