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Agate Opal and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Agate Opal and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Agate Opal and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.