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Fire Opal and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Elastic  

Solubility
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-  

Durability
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-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
2.9-3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect basal {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4.0  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
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Fire Opal and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Fire Opal and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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