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Feldspar and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.751.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2 · nH2O

Feldspar and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and 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 Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Feldspar and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Feldspar and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Feldspar and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Feldspar is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.