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Crystal Opal
Crystal Opal

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Crystal Opal and Garnet 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.
 
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3.55-4.33
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct
6.5-7.5
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Crystal Opal and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Crystal Opal and Garnet Specific Gravity

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