Sphene and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

Sphene

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.

Sphene and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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

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Sphene and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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