Precious Opal and Hambergite 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.
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Precious Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.