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Opal and Feldspar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
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1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
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Opal and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.