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Microlite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.5   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Microlite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Microlite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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