Danburite and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{001} Poor
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Danburite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Danburite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Danburite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Danburite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Danburite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.