Agate and Analcime Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
2.24-2.29
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Very poor [100]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Analcime Chemical Formula
While comparing Agate and Analcime 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 Agate and Analcime chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Agate and Analcime Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.