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Agate Opal and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
3.62-3.68   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Agate Opal and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.

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