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Schultenite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Schultenite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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