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Sapphire and Honey Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sapphire and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Honey Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sapphire and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

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