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Fire Agate and Riebeckite Physical Properties


Riebeckite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.28-3.44   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.0-6.0   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Fire Agate and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.

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