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Verdite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
1.98-2.50   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Verdite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Verdite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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

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