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Opal and Simpsonite 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
1.98-2.25Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Opal and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.