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Fire Agate and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Absent   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Fire Agate and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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