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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

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Fire Agate and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Absent
None

Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fire Agate and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fire Agate and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.