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Stolzite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
PbWO4  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Stolzite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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