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Emerald and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
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Emerald and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Emerald and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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