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Mexican fire opal
Mexican fire opal

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Mexican fire opal and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.95-3.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mexican fire opal and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mexican fire opal and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mexican fire opal and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.