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Thulite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
BrittleWalter Schumann   

Solubility
Not Available   
hot salt water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO2 · nH2O   

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Thulite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Opal chemical formula.

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Thulite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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