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Analcime and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Analcime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Very poor [100]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Analcime and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime and 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 Analcime and Opal chemical formula.

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Analcime and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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