Opal and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Opal

Nifontovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

BrittleWalter Schumann

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

hot salt water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.252.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6.53.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ · nH₂O

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Opal and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Opal- SiO₂ · nH₂O
Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Opal and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.