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Agate Opal and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Agate Opal and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Agate Opal and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.