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Scorodite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
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hot salt water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2 · nH2O

Scorodite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Scorodite and Opal Specific Gravity

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