Witherite and Agate Opal Physical Properties

Witherite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite 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 Witherite and Agate Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Agate Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Witherite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

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