Chalcedony and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Chalcedony and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chalcedony and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.