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Agate and Emerald 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Be3Al2SiO6

Agate and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Agate and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.