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Wavellite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.36Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Wavellite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Wavellite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.