Nacre and Agate Physical Properties

Nacre

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Nacre and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Nacre and Agate Specific Gravity

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