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Precious Opal and Neptunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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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
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Precious Opal and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious 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 Precious Opal and Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Precious Opal and Neptunite Specific Gravity

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