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Fire Opal and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
3.02  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{0001} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Fire Opal and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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