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Pearl and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
SiO2  

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Pearl and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Agate chemical formula.

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Pearl and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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