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Gahnite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Gahnite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Fire Agate 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 Gahnite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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