Agate and Hiddenite Physical Properties

Agate

Hiddenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.15-3.21

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

1,2 prismatic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

LiAlSi₂O₆

Agate and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi₂O₆

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Agate and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.