Sulphur and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Sulphur

Fire Opal

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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

2.05-2.081.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Sulphur and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Fire Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sulphur and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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