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Fire Agate and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.0-3.1  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
Perfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  

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Fire Agate and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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