Home
×

Opal
Opal

Neptunite
Neptunite



ADD
Compare
X
Opal
X
Neptunite

Opal and Neptunite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Opal and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.