Opal crystal structure
amorphous

Opal

SiO2.nH2O

Quick Facts

Hardness
5.5
Specific Gravity
1.98
Refractive Index
1.37

Crystal Structure

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Physical Properties

Crystal Systemamorphous
Hardness (Mohs)5.5
Specific Gravity1.98
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal
LustreVitreous to resinous

Optical Properties

Refractive Index1.37
PleochroismNone (amorphous)

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