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No. As it is synthetic it is man-made. A mineral must be naturally occurring and have a crystalline structure (among other requirements). Synthetic opal does not meet these criteria.
Sherwood Ritchie
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What is the Texture of an Opal Mineral?
smooth
Is synthetic diamond a mineral?
A synthetic diamond is a mineral made of carbon, and possesses all the same properties as a mined diamond. It has a cubic crystalline structure, a refractive index of 2.42, dispersion of 0.044, mohs hardness of 10 and a density of 3.52.
What are 3 examples of mineraloid?
Mineraloids are a mineral like substance that don't exhibit crystallinity. 5 Examples: mercury pearl obsidian anthracite jet
Name three minerals?
what is a minerals inorganic solid materials found in nature.
Are synthetic minerals produced in laboratories minerals?
No. Though they may be equivalent, the definition of a mineral includes the description "naturally occurring".
Is Fire Opal a rock or a mineral?
Neither. Opal is a mineraloid, as it does not have a sufficiently organized structure to be considered a mineral.
Are there different kinds of opal?
The types of Opal that i am familiar with are White Opal, Fire Opal, Boulder Opal, Black Opal, Crystal Opal, Light Opal, Doublet Opal, Triplet Opal, Common Opal, Synthetic Opal, and Immitation Opal.
What is outback mineral?
Opal
What chemical is opal made from?
Opal ia a hydrated silica mineral.
Why is the mineral opal referred to as a mineraloid?
Opal is an amorphous form of silica related to quartz, a mineraloid form, not a mineral. A mineraloid is a mineral-like substance that does not demonstrate crystallinity.Now you get it?
What is the Texture of an Opal Mineral?
smooth
Type of Mineral start with o end with l?
Opal is a mineral.
What is a mineral gem?
Opal and amber are not minerals.
What gem is not a mineral?
Opal and amber are not minerals.
What is the fracture of opal?
The fracture of an opal can be hard or smooth , An opal can have as many fractures as any other mineral can . Sometimes opal can be smooth , sometimes they can be hard . The fracture of an opal is hard and smooth .
What valuable mineral starts with O?
Opal, (although it's not a true mineral).
What is an Example of a gem that is not a mineral?
Opal is not a mineral, but a silica gel.
