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Fire Agate and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fire Agate and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fire Agate and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.