Agate and Hematite Physical Properties

Agate

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

5.00-5.30

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Agate and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Agate and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.