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Fire Agate and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Fire Agate and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Andesine 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 Fire Agate and Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Fire Agate and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.