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Bikolite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
-  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Bikolite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite and 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 Bikolite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bikolite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bikolite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bikolite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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