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Sarcopside and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Sarcopside and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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

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