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Opal and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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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
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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.