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Gaylussite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
decomposes in water   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
perfect [110]   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5   
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Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
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Optical Properties >>
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Gaylussite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite and Mexican 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 Gaylussite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.

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