Honey Opal and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.6-5.76
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
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[001] perfect; [100] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
2.5-3
  
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.