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Biotite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
SiO2·nH2O  

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Biotite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Biotite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is whereas that of Mexican fire opal is .

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