Caledonite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

Caledonite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Caledonite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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