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Nosean and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Nosean Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.40  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Nosean and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Nosean 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 Nosean and Opal chemical formula.

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Nosean and Opal Specific Gravity

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

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