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Fire Agate

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Fire Agate and Titanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.48-3.60
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Absent
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaTiSiO5

Fire Agate and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Titanite- CaTiSiO5

Fire Agate and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.