Ammolite and Common Opal Physical Properties

Ammolite and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Common Opal chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Common Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ammolite and Common Opal Specific Gravity

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