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Crystal Opal
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Crystal Opal and Pargasite 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
1.97-2.223.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Crystal Opal and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Crystal Opal and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.