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Diaspore and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Honey Opal and Diaspore Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Very brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Diaspore and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Honey Opal chemical formula.

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Diaspore and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

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

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