Matrix Opal and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
1.05-1.10
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
[C,H,O]
  
Matrix Opal and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Matrix Opal and Amber 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 Matrix Opal and Amber chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Matrix Opal and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Matrix Opal and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Matrix Opal and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Matrix Opal is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.