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Prase and Fire Agate Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.69
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prase and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Prase and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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