Opal and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Opal

Thomsonite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.25-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Opal and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Opal and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.