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Moissanite
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Mexican fire opal
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Moissanite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9-9.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Moissanite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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