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Pietersite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
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hot salt water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2 · nH2O

Pietersite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Pietersite and Opal Specific Gravity

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