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Thaumasite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.91
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Thaumasite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Thaumasite and Opal Specific Gravity

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