Kyanite and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Kyanite

Agate Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.651.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Kyanite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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