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White Opal and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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White Opal and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Eosphorite 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 White Opal and Eosphorite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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