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Piemontite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
1.97-2.22   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Piemontite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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