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Anatase and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase and Crystal 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 Anatase and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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