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Precious Opal
Precious Opal

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Precious Opal and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Precious Opal and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Apophyllite KF 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 Precious Opal and Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Precious Opal and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.