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Honey Opal and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite 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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3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Honey Opal and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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