Gaylussite and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Gaylussite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gaylussite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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