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Honey Opal and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite 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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4.392   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Honey Opal and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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