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Honey Opal and Hibonite 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 Available3.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Honey Opal and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Honey Opal and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.