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Idocrase and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Idocrase and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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