Agate Opal and Atacamite Physical Properties

Agate Opal and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Agate Opal and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.