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Opal and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [100] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)  

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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.

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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 whereas that of Piemontite is .

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