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Brookite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Optical Properties >>
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Brookite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Brookite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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