Gypsum and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Gypsum and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Fire Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gypsum and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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