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Opal and Sugilite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
2.69-2.79
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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