Sard and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Sard

Fire Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.632.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

2.4 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sard and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Fire Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Sard and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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