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Tinaksite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.82  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
K2Na(Ca,Mn)2Ti[O|Si7O18(OH)]  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Tinaksite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite and Opal 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 Tinaksite and Opal chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinaksite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinaksite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinaksite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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