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Ruby and Fire Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.97-4.052.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
96.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ruby and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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