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Fire Agate
Fire Agate

Wulfenite
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Fire Agate and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.646.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Absent
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fire Agate and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fire Agate and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fire Agate and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fire Agate and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fire Agate is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.