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Thulite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Thulite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

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Thulite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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