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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Pargasite
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Fire Agate and Pargasite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.04-3.26
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Splintery, Uneven

Cleavage

Absent
{110} perfect

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fire Agate and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fire Agate and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.