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Crystal Opal
Crystal Opal

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Crystal Opal and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.97-2.22
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
Dilute acid
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2.93-2.96
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
3.5-4
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Crystal Opal and Aragonite Chemical Formula

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

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Crystal Opal and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal Vs Aragonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is whereas that of Aragonite is .