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Cymophane and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Cymophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cymophane and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Crystal Opal 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 Cymophane and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Cymophane and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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