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Boracite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Boracite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Boracite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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