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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla



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Fire Agate and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.00-2.45
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Absent
none

Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Fire Agate and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Fire Agate and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.