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Mexican fire opal
Mexican fire opal

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Mexican fire opal and Rhodizite 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 Available3.34-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mexican fire opal and Rhodizite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mexican fire opal and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mexican fire opal and Rhodizite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.