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Agate Opal
Agate Opal

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Agate Opal and Carnallite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.501.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Agate Opal and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Agate Opal and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.