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Natrolite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Natrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.26  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Natrolite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Natrolite 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 Natrolite and Opal chemical formula.

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Natrolite and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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