Canadian Ammolite and Crystal Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.97-2.22
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Pt
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Canadian Ammolite and Crystal Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Crystal Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
- Chemical formula of Crystal Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Canadian Ammolite and Crystal Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Canadian Ammolite and Crystal Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Canadian Ammolite and Crystal Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Canadian Ammolite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Crystal Opal is 1.97-2.22.