Agate and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Agate

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Agate and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Agate and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

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