Fire Agate and Nephrite Physical Properties

Fire Agate and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Fire Agate and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.