Sapphirine and Opal Physical Properties

Sapphirine

Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.40-3.581.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Sapphirine and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Sapphirine and Opal Specific Gravity

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