Agate Opal and Petalite Physical Properties

Agate Opal

Petalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.98-2.502.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate Opal and Petalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Petalite 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 Petalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate Opal and Petalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Petalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Petalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.40 whereas that of Petalite is 2.40.