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Fire Opal and Flint Physical Properties


Flint and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Fire Opal and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Flint Specific Gravity

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

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