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Padparadscha and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Padparadscha Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
9  
6.5-7  

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

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Padparadscha and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Padparadscha and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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