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Herderite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5.5-6.5  

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

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Herderite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Herderite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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