Fire Agate and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5-4
  
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.