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Agate Opal and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Agate Opal and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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