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Opal and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean and Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann   
Not Available   

Solubility
hot salt water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.30-2.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Opal and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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Opal and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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