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Crystal Opal
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Crystal Opal and Tigers Eye 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
1.97-2.222.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Crystal Opal and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Tigers Eye- SiO2

Crystal Opal and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.