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Crystal Opal
Crystal Opal

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Crystal Opal and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.222
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Crystal Opal and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Crystal Opal and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.