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Fire Opal and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-8.5  

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

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Fire Opal and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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