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Albite and Precious Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.7 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.10 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.11 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.12 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
1.98-2.25
1.14 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.16 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Not Available
1.18 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6.5
1.22 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Albite and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Precious 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 Albite and Precious Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Albite and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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

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