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Fire Agate and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Insoluble in acids  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.20-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fire Agate and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.

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