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Opal and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.