×

Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Andradite Garnet
Andradite Garnet



ADD
Compare
X
Fire Agate
X
Andradite Garnet

Fire Agate and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.643.8-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Fire Agate and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Fire Agate and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.