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Zinnwaldite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Fire Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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