Hackmanite and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Hackmanite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Hackmanite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.