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Agate Opal and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.562   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Agate Opal and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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