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Inderite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Inderite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Agate chemical formula.

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Inderite and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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