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Fire Opal and Mohawkite Physical Properties


Mohawkite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Cu3As  

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Fire Opal and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

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

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