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Inderite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Inderite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Inderite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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

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