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Nepouite and White Opal Physical Properties


White Opal and Nepouite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.24   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect on {001}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Nepouite and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite and White 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 Nepouite and White Opal chemical formula.

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Nepouite and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nepouite and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nepouite and White Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nepouite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of White Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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