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Fire Agate and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MnCO3

Fire Agate and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Fire Agate and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.