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Opal and Fire Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
BrittleWalter Schumann
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
hot salt water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.252.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 · nH2O
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Opal and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Opal and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.