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Fire Opal and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Fire Opal and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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