Agate Opal and Morganite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.71-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
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Cleavage
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3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Agate Opal and Morganite Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate Opal and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6
Agate Opal and Morganite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.