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Milarite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Milarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Milarite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite and Mexican fire opal 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 Milarite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Milarite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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