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Fire Opal and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Fire Opal and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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