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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Fire Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.643.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Absent
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-7-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fire Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fire Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.