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Epidote and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Epidote and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Epidote and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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