Ulexite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.65-1.99
  
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Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
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Chemical Composition
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Ulexite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Ulexite 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 Ulexite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Ulexite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ulexite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ulexite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ulexite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.