Mexican fire opal and Starlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.91-4.73
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mexican fire opal and Starlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mexican fire opal and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mexican fire opal and Starlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.