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Agate Opal and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.33-2.37  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Agate Opal and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

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