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Sulfur and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.97-2.22   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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