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Kyanite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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