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Agate Opal and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
001   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Agate Opal and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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