Sulfur and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

Sulfur

Crystal Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sulfur and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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