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Opal Australia and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Opal Australia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2*nH2O  
KCl  

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Opal Australia and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Australia and Sylvite 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 Australia and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Opal Australia and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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