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Holmquistite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Holmquistite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.13   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{210} Perfect   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Holmquistite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite and 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 Holmquistite and Agate chemical formula.

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Holmquistite and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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