Schorl and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
None
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2 · nH2O
Schorl and Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
Schorl and Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorl and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorl and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorl is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.