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Opal and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Opal and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Opal and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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