Topaz and Opal Physical Properties

Topaz

Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

BrittleWalter Schumann

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

hot salt water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.57

1.98-2.25

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[001] Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Topaz and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Topaz- Al₂SiO₄(F,OH)₂
Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O

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Topaz and Opal Specific Gravity

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