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Agate and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Agate and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Agate 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 Agate and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Agate and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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