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Idocrase and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties >>
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Idocrase and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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