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Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5   
5.5-6.5   

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

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Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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