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Chondrodite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Chondrodite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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