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Black Opal

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Black Opal and Nepheline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.97-2.22
Conchoidal
None
6-6.5
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.55-2.65
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
[1010] Poor
5-6
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Black Opal and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Nepheline 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 Black Opal and Nepheline chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal Vs Nepheline during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is whereas that of Nepheline is .