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Amblygonite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
1.97-2.22
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amblygonite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity

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

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