Agate and Shortite Physical Properties

Agate

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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

2.60-2.64

2.61

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Shortite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Shortite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.