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Precious Opal and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Precious Opal and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Precious Opal and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

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