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Fire Opal and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fire Opal and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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