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Agate Opal

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Agate Opal and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Agate Opal and Amethyst Chemical Formula

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

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

Agate Opal and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.