Opal and Neptunite Physical Properties

Opal

Neptunite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

hot salt water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.253.19-3.23

1 7.18

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

5-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.