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Opal and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Opal and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Opal and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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