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Verdite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Verdite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Verdite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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

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