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Sonolite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Sonolite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Opal chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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