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Opal and Sonolite Physical Properties


Sonolite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.82-4.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Opal and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Sonolite 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 Sonolite chemical formula.

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Opal and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.

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