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Agate Opal and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Villiaumite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
2.79   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Agate Opal and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate Opal and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

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Agate Opal and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate Opal and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate Opal and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate Opal is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.

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