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Gahnospinel and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Honey Opal and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Gahnospinel and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Honey Opal chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

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

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