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Peridot and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Honey Opal and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Peridot and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Honey Opal chemical formula.

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Peridot and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

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

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