Crystal Opal and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
  
2.98-3.03
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Crystal Opal and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Crystal Opal and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Crystal Opal and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.