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Precious Opal
Precious Opal

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Precious Opal and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.253.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Precious Opal and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Precious Opal and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.