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Zinnwaldite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2 · nH2O

Zinnwaldite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Zinnwaldite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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