Opal and Agrellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
hot salt water
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.25
  
2.88
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
  
NaCa2Si4O10F
  
Opal and Agrellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal and Agrellite 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 Opal and Agrellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
- Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
Opal and Agrellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.