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Opal and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
Brittle  

Solubility
hot salt water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
KCl  

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Opal and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Opal and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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