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Agate Opal and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Agate Opal and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Agate Opal and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.