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Hauyne
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Hauyne and Fire Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hauyne and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hauyne and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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