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Feldspar and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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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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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.

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