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Magnetite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Magnetite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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