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Precious Opal and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Precious Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Precious Opal and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Precious Opal and Hambergite 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 Precious Opal and Hambergite chemical formula.

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Precious Opal and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Precious Opal and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Precious Opal and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Precious Opal is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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