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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Chrysoberyl
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Fire Agate and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Absent
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
BeAl 2 O 4

Fire Agate and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Fire Agate and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.