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Dumortierite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Dumortierite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite and 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 Dumortierite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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