Goldstone and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Goldstone

Fire Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.801.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Fire Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Goldstone and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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