Brazilianite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
  
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
  
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Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
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Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
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Brazilianite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Brazilianite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.