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Zinnwaldite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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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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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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