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Fire Agate and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.641.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Absent
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KCl

Fire Agate and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Fire Agate and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.