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White Opal and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and White Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
KCl  

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White Opal and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing White Opal and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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White Opal and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is White Opal and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use White Opal and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of White Opal is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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