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Iddingsite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Iddingsite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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