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Black Opal
Black Opal

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Black Opal and Stolzite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.97-2.222
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbWO4

Black Opal and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Stolzite 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 Black Opal and Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Black Opal and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.