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Colemanite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42   
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Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Colemanite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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