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Honey Opal
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Honey Opal and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available5.6-5.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Honey Opal and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Honey Opal and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.