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Torbanite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Torbanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Torbanite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Torbanite 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 Torbanite and Opal chemical formula.

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Torbanite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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