Home
Gemstones


Agate and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.31   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Agate and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Gemini

Agate and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

Gemini Gems

Gemini Gems

» More Gemini Gems

Compare Gems for Gemini

» More Compare Gems for Gemini