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Honey Opal and Anglesite Physical Properties


Anglesite and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.30-6.39  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
[001] good, [210] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  

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Honey Opal and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Anglesite 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 Honey Opal and Anglesite chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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