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Black Opal and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Black Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Not Available   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Black Opal and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Black Opal and Ammolite 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 Black Opal and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Black Opal and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Black Opal and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Black Opal and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Black Opal is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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