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Stolzite
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Stolzite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
21.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Stolzite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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