Agrellite and Black Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.88
  
1.97-2.22
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
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Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
  
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Agrellite and Black Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Agrellite and Black Opal 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 Agrellite and Black Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
- Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Agrellite and Black Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.