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Fire Opal and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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Fire Opal and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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

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