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Danburite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{001} Poor   
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Mohs Hardness
7   
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Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Danburite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Danburite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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