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Opal and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
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1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6.5-9
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Ruby Zoisite 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 Ruby Zoisite chemical formula.

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

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