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Aragonite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Aragonite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Aragonite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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