Leucophanite and Agate Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
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Mohs Hardness
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5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Leucophanite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Agate Opal chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Leucophanite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.