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Glaucophane and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
 
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2.60-2.64
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Glaucophane and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane Vs Fire Agate during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is whereas that of Fire Agate is .