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Opal and Analcime Physical Properties


Analcime and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann  
-  

Solubility
hot salt water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25  
2.24-2.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Very poor [100]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O  
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Opal and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Analcime 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 Opal and Analcime chemical formula.

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Opal and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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