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Agate Opal
Agate Opal

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Agate Opal and Austinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
Brittle
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
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4.12
Uneven
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
4-4.5
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Agate Opal and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Austinite Specific Gravity

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