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Chalcedony and Agate Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcedony and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Agate Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcedony and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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