Amber and Honey Opal 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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