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Agate Opal and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Agate Opal and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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