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Agate and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Agate and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

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Agate and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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