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Crystal Opal and Analcime Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Crystal Opal and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Analcime 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 Crystal Opal and Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Crystal Opal and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.