Agate and Londonite Physical Properties

Agate

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Agate and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Agate and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.