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Narsarsukite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.831.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Narsarsukite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite and Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Narsarsukite and Opal Specific Gravity

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