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Fire Opal and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Fire Opal and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Austinite 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 Fire Opal and Austinite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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