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Agate and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Smaragdite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.24-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  

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Agate and Smaragdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite chemical formula.

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Agate and Smaragdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Smaragdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Smaragdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.24-3.50 whereas that of Smaragdite is 3.24-3.50.

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