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Schorl and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Schorl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Schorl and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Schorl and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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

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