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Feldspar and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Precious Opal and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
1.98-2.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
two or three   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Feldspar and Precious Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar and Precious 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 Precious Opal chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Precious Opal Specific Gravity

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

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