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Serandite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Serandite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Serandite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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