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Rhodolite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Rhodolite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Opal chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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