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Zincite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Zincite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite and Opal 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 Zincite and Opal chemical formula.

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Zincite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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