Fire Agate and Cordierite Physical Properties

Fire Agate and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Fire Agate and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.