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Fire Opal and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Fire Opal and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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