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Fire Agate and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fire Agate and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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