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Ulexite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Ulexite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , 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.

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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.

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