Agate Opal and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Agate Opal and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate Opal and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.