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Crystal Opal
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Crystal Opal and Titanite Sphene 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
1.97-2.223.52-3.54
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Crystal Opal and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Crystal Opal and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.