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Radiolarite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Radiolarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Radiolarite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Radiolarite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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