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Sarcopside and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Sarcopside and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Opal chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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