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Mexican fire opal and Simpsonite 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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1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mexican fire opal and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mexican fire opal and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mexican fire opal and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.