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Fire Opal and Manganaxinite Physical Properties


Manganaxinite 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   
3.314   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Fire Opal and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.

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