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Crystal Opal and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Crystal Opal and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal 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 Crystal Opal and Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Crystal Opal and Feldspar Specific Gravity

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