Pietersite and Agate Physical Properties

Pietersite

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

56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Pietersite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Pietersite and Agate Specific Gravity

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