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Fire Opal and Sanidine Physical Properties


Sanidine and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
2.54-2.61   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fire Opal and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.

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