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Agate and Prase Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.641.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Prase 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Prase Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Prase Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Prase Opal is 1.98-2.25.