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Montebrasite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Montebrasite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Agate chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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