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Sulfur and White Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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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
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sulfur and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur and White 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 Sulfur and White Opal chemical formula.

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

Sulfur and White Opal Specific Gravity

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