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Opal and Honey Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.55.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Opal and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Honey Opal 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 Opal and Honey Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Opal and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.