Agate and Hauyne Physical Properties

Agate

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.4-2.5

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Agate and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Agate and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.