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Fire Agate and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.0-3.5  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2  

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Fire Agate and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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