Grossular and Fire Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
2.60-2.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grossular and Fire Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Fire Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Grossular and Fire Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.