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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

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Fire Agate and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.60-2.64
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
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4.00-4.65
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal
Perfect on [1011]
5-5.5
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fire Agate and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate Vs Smithsonite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is whereas that of Smithsonite is .