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Ametrine and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Ametrine and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Common Opal chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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

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