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Agate Opal and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Agate Opal and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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