Hematite and Fire Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.60-2.64
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Absent
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hematite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Fire Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hematite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.