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Vesuvianite and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Vesuvianite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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