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Amber and Crystal Opal Physical Properties


Crystal Opal and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
1.97-2.22   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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.

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