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Honey Opal and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Honey Opal and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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