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Agate and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KAlSi3O8  

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Agate and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Agate and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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