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Fire Agate and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO2  

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Fire Agate and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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