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Opal and Stolzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle

Solubility

hot salt water
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

None
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

5-6.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 · nH2O
PbWO4

Opal and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Stolzite 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 Opal and Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Opal and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.