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Fire Agate and Epidote Physical Properties


Epidote 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   
3.25-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Absent   
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Fire Agate and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.

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