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Quartz and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Quartz and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Quartz and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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