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Agate Opal
Agate Opal

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Agate Opal and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.503.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.55.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Agate Opal and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Agate Opal and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.