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Periclase
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Mexican fire opal
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Periclase and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Periclase and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Periclase and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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