Cryolite and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Cryolite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cryolite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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