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Fire Opal
Fire Opal

Wulfenite
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Fire Opal and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
1.97-2.22
Conchoidal
None
6-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
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6.50-7.00
Irregular, Conchoidal
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
3
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fire Opal and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

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