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Agate and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.97-3.14  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{1011} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Agate and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Agate and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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