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Corundum and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
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Mohs Hardness
9   
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Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
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Optical Properties >>
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Corundum and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Corundum and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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