Bixbite and Agate Physical Properties

Bixbite

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

Not Available2.60-2.64

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

7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Bixbite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Bixbite and Agate Specific Gravity

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