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Elaeolite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Elaeolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.67   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Elaeolite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Elaeolite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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