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Common Opal and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Common Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
KAlSi3O8  

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Common Opal and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Common Opal and Feldspar 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 Common Opal and Feldspar chemical formula.

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Common Opal and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Common Opal and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Common Opal and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Common Opal is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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