Home
×

Andalusite
Andalusite

Mexican fire opal
Mexican fire opal



ADD
Compare
X
Andalusite
X
Mexican fire opal

Andalusite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Andalusite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite and Mexican fire 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 Andalusite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • >

Andalusite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andalusite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andalusite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andalusite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.

Let Others Know
×