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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Dumortierite
Dumortierite



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Fire Agate and Dumortierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.26-3.41
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Absent
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-8.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Fire Agate and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Fire Agate and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.