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Chalcedony and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chalcedony and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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