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Opal and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Opal and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Opal and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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