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Tsavorite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Tsavorite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite and Common 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 Tsavorite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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