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Agate and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.50-3.53  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
111 (perfect in four directions)  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
10  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
C  

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Agate and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Agate and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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