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Honey Opal

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Honey Opal and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
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2.9-3.5
Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
5.5-6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Honey Opal and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal Vs Anthophyllite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is whereas that of Anthophyllite is .