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Hexagonite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hexagonite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hexagonite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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