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Agate Opal
Agate Opal

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Agate Opal and Quartz Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
Brittle
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2.65
Conchoidal
{0110} Indistinct
7
SiO2

Agate Opal and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Quartz Specific Gravity

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