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Agate and Andalusite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.05-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.