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Feldspar and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
two or three   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Feldspar and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

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

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Feldspar and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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