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Agate Opal and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Agate Opal and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Agate Opal and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.