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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

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Fire Agate and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Absent
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2 with dumortierite

Fire Agate and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Fire Agate and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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