Sarcopside and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Agate Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.941.98-2.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Agate Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Sarcopside and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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