Hibschite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Hibschite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Hibschite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.