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Honey Opal and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Honey Opal and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Honey Opal and Agate 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 Honey Opal and Agate chemical formula.

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

Honey Opal and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Honey Opal and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Honey Opal and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Honey Opal is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.