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White Opal and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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White Opal and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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