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Fire Opal and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
3.06  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Fire Opal and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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