Simpsonite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
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Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Simpsonite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Simpsonite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.