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Pyroxmangite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Pyroxmangite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite and 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 Pyroxmangite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyroxmangite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyroxmangite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyroxmangite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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