Agrellite and Fire 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
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
perfect [110]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Agrellite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Agrellite and Fire 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
- Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Agrellite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.