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Fire Agate and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Absent   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Fire Agate and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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