Riebeckite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

Riebeckite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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

Riebeckite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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