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White Opal and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Phosphophyllite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.07-3.13   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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White Opal and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.

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