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Glass and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Glass and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and 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 Glass and Agate chemical formula.

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Glass and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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