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Opal and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
3.31   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Opal and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Opal and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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