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Honey Opal
Honey Opal

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Honey Opal and Common Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available1.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Honey Opal and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

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

Honey Opal and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.