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Willemite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
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Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
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Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Willemite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Willemite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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