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Hardystonite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
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1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hardystonite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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