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Chalcedony and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
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Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
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Cleavage
Absent   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO2   
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Chalcedony and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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