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Crystal Opal
Crystal Opal

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Crystal Opal and Vanadinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.226.8-7.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
C20H36

Crystal Opal and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Crystal Opal and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.