Tinzenite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.355-3.433
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
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Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
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Tinzenite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Tinzenite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinzenite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinzenite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinzenite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.