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Opal and Schorlomite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.77-3.93
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.