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Fire Opal and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Fire Opal and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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