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Precious Opal and Hiddenite 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
1.98-2.25
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
LiAlSi2O6

Precious Opal and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Precious Opal and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.