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Zircon and Mexican fire opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
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Zircon and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

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