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Agate and Harlequin Opal Physical Properties


Harlequin Opal and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

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 Harlequin Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Harlequin 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 Harlequin Opal chemical formula.

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Agate and Harlequin Opal Specific Gravity

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

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