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Amber and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Honey Opal and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Amber and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Honey Opal chemical formula.

Amber and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

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

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