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Fire Agate and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fire Agate and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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