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Opal and Schultenite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
5.943-6.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Schultenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Schultenite 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 Schultenite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Schultenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Schultenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 5.943-6.07 whereas that of Schultenite is 5.943-6.07.