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Fire Agate and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaF2

Fire Agate and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Fire Agate and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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