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Corundum and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Corundum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Corundum and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Agate chemical formula.

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Corundum and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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