Honey Opal and Iolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.6-2.7
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
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3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Honey Opal and Iolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Honey Opal and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Honey Opal and Iolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.