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Agate and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

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
2.60-2.643.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Agate and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Agate and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.