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Opal and Wulfenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
6.50-7.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Opal and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Opal and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.