Gaspeite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Fire Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.711.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gaspeite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Fire Opal 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 Gaspeite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.