Fire Opal and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
  
3.63-3.79
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Fire Opal and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fire Opal and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fire Opal and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.