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Crystal Opal and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
5.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Crystal Opal and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

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Crystal Opal and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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