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Opal and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Opal and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Opal and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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