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Agate and Wax 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
2.60-2.641.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Agate and Wax Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Wax 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 Wax Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wax Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Agate and Wax Opal Specific Gravity

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