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Crystal Opal and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Crystal Opal and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Opal and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Crystal Opal and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Crystal Opal and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Crystal Opal and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Crystal Opal is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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