Hyalite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Hyalite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyalite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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