Baddeleyite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0
  
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Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
{001} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Baddeleyite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Baddeleyite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baddeleyite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baddeleyite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baddeleyite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.