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Clintonite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Clintonite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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