Hambergite and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37
1.98-2.25
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
None
Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O
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.
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
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.