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Fire Opal and Piemontite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Not Available

Fire Opal and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Fire Opal and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.