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Honey Opal
Honey Opal

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Honey Opal and Chrysocolla 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Honey Opal and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Honey Opal and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.