Agate and Stichtite Physical Properties

Agate

Stichtite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.11-2.20

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

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1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Agate and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.