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Fire Agate and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Absent  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fire Agate and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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