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Opal and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.