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Agate Opal and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
2  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Agate Opal and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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