Allanite and Agate Physical Properties

Allanite

Agate

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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

3.40-4.202.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Allanite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Agate 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 Allanite and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Allanite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.