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White Opal
White Opal

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White Opal and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.78-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

White Opal and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of White Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

White Opal and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.