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Crystal Opal
Crystal Opal

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Crystal Opal and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.223.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Crystal Opal and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Crystal Opal and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.