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Agate Opal and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Agate Opal and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Agate Opal and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.