Opal and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
None
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Opal and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Opal and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.