Agate Opal and Demantoid Physical Properties

Agate Opal and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate Opal and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.