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Fire Opal and Amazonite 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
1.97-2.22
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KAlSi3O8

Fire Opal and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal and Amazonite 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 Fire Opal and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Fire Opal and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.