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Zincite and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties


Mexican fire opal and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }   
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Mohs Hardness
4   
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Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Optical Properties >>
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Zincite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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Zincite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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

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