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Amber and Agate Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.101.98-2.50
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amber and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Agate 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 Amber and Agate Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amber and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.