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White Opal and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Not Available   

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White Opal and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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