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Rhodolite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodolite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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