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Mexican fire opal
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Mexican fire opal and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mexican fire opal and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mexican fire opal and Brookite 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 Mexican fire opal and Brookite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mexican fire opal and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.