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Hawks Eye
Hawks Eye

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Hawks Eye and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2 · nH2O

Hawks Eye and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye and Opal chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Hawks Eye and Opal Specific Gravity

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