Adamite and Honey Opal Physical Properties

Adamite

Honey Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32-4.48

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{101}, good; {010}, poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5

5.5-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Adamite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Honey 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 Adamite and Honey Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Adamite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.