Fire Opal and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Fire Opal and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fire Opal and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Fire Opal and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Opal and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Opal and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Opal is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.