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Fire Opal and Idocrase Physical Properties


Idocrase and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  

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Fire Opal and Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Idocrase Specific Gravity

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

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