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Star diopside and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Star diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Star diopside and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside 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 Star diopside and Opal chemical formula.

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Star diopside and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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