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Prehnite 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
2.80-2.95
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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