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Hambergite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Hambergite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite and 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 Hambergite and Opal chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hambergite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hambergite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hambergite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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