Pallasite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

Pallasite

Crystal Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pallasite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Pallasite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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