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Opal and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.65-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   

Cleavage
None   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Opal and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Opal and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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