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Fire Opal and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
2  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
PbWO4  

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Fire Opal and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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