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Turquoise and Honey Opal Physical Properties


Honey Opal and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Turquoise and Honey Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Honey Opal chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Honey Opal Specific Gravity

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

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