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Piemontite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Piemontite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite and Opal 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 Piemontite and Opal chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Piemontite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Piemontite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Piemontite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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