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Chlorite group and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.60-2.64   

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

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Chlorite group and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Agate chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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