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Amblygonite and Fire 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)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amblygonite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite and 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 Amblygonite and Fire 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 Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Amblygonite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

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

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