Honey Opal

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 5.5 – 6.5
Refractive Index 1.37 – 1.52
Crystal System Amorphous
Cleavage None
Fracture Conchoidal,Splintery
Color white
Pleochroism Absent

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Honey Opal
Mohs hardness of Honey Opal shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Honey Opal
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Budget (< $50/ct)

About Honey Opal

蜂蜜蛋白石是蛋白石的一种以温暖蜂蜜黄至金黄色为主体颜色的变体,颜色如蜂蜜般温润醇厚。蜂蜜蛋白石通常呈半透明至透明,色泽均一,不一定具有变彩效果,但其温暖的金黄色调本身即具有极大的吸引力。主要产地包括墨西哥、巴西和澳大利亚,常被切磨成弧面型宝石,广泛用于项链、戒指等各类珠宝首饰的制作。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honey Opal?
蜂蜜蛋白石是蛋白石的一种以温暖蜂蜜黄至金黄色为主体颜色的变体,颜色如蜂蜜般温润醇厚。蜂蜜蛋白石通常呈半透明至透明,色泽均一,不一定具有变彩效果,但其温暖的金黄色调本身即具有极大的吸引力。主要产地包括墨西哥、巴西和澳大利亚,常被切磨成弧面型宝石,广泛用于项链、戒指等各类珠宝首饰的制作。
What is the hardness of Honey Opal?
Honey Opal has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Honey Opal?
Honey Opal is primarily White.
How much does Honey Opal cost?
Honey Opal falls into the Budget (< $50/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Honey Opal?
Honey Opal belongs to the Amorphous crystal system.

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