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Crystal Opal and Sussexite 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
1.97-2.22
3.30
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Crystal Opal and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Crystal Opal and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.