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Agrellite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.88  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect [110]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Agrellite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite and 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agrellite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agrellite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agrellite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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