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Montebrasite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Montebrasite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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