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Mottramite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Mottramite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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