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Diamond and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
SiO2

Diamond and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2

Diamond and Agate Specific Gravity

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