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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

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Fire Agate and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.646.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Absent
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fire Agate and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fire Agate and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.