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Scorodite and Common Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scorodite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite and Common 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 Scorodite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scorodite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.