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White Opal and Schorl Physical Properties


Schorl and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.18-3.22   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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White Opal and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

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White Opal and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.

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