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Jet and Fire Agate Physical Properties


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Fire Agate and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
C  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jet and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Jet and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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