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Mexican fire opal
Mexican fire opal

Phosphosiderite
Phosphosiderite



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Mexican fire opal and Phosphosiderite 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
Not Available2.74-2.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Mexican fire opal and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mexican fire opal and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Mexican fire opal and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.