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Iddingsite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Iddingsite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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