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Fire Agate and Obsidian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.642.35-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Fire Agate and Obsidian Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Obsidian 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 Obsidian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Fire Agate and Obsidian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.35-2.60 whereas that of Obsidian is 2.35-2.60.