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Mexican fire opal and Esperite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.28-4.42
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mexican fire opal and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mexican fire opal and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Mexican fire opal and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.