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Agate Opal
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Agate Opal and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.502.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Be3Al2SiO6

Agate Opal and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Agate Opal and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.