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Amber and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.101.97-2.22
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Crystal 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 Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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