Fire Agate and Ekanite Physical Properties

Fire Agate and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fire Agate and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.