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Agate and Spessartine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.644.12-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Agate and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Agate and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.