Fire Agate and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
4.00-4.62
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Absent
Indistinct parting on [111]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fire Agate and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fire Agate and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fire Agate and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.