Home
Gemstones


Rossmanite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
1.98-2.25   

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

Cleavage
None   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO2 · nH2O   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Rossmanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Opal chemical formula.

Compare Gems Found in America

Rossmanite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

Gems Found in America

Gems Found in America


Compare Gems Found in America