Opal Ethiopia and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

Opal Ethiopia

Arfvedsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.3-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Opal Ethiopia and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Ethiopia and Arfvedsonite 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 Ethiopia and Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

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Opal Ethiopia and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Ethiopia and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Ethiopia and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Ethiopia is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.