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Geodes and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Geodes Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

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

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Geodes and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Geodes 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 Geodes and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Geodes and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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

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