Amber and Common Opal Physical Properties

Amber and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Common 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 Amber and Common Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
• Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amber and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.