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Opal and Poudretteite 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
1.98-2.25
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.