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Opal and Sarcopside Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann
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Solubility

hot salt water
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

1.98-2.253.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5-6.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 · nH2O
FeAs

Opal and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Opal and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.