Pyrope and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Pyrope and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Fire Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pyrope and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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