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Opal Ethiopia
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Opal Ethiopia and Hematite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
5.5-6.5
SiO2*nH2O
 
Brittle
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5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal Ethiopia and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal Ethiopia and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal Ethiopia- SiO2*nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal Ethiopia and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Ethiopia and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Ethiopia and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Ethiopia is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.