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Agate and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Agate and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Agate and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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