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Fire Agate

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Fire Agate and Kainite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Absent
{001}, perfect

Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KMg(SO4)Cl

Fire Agate and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Kainite- KMg(SO4)Cl

Fire Agate and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.