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Honey Opal and Gypsum Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
Flexible
Soluble
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2.20-2.40
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
2
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Honey Opal and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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Honey Opal and Gypsum Specific Gravity

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