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Agate Opal and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Agate Opal and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.

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