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Andalusite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Andalusite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on {110}, poor on {100}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Andalusite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Andalusite and Fire 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 Andalusite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Andalusite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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