Mexican fire opal and Ulexite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.65-1.99
  
Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
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2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Mexican fire opal and Ulexite Chemical Formula
While comparing Mexican fire opal and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mexican fire opal and Ulexite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mexican fire opal and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mexican fire opal and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mexican fire opal is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.