Scorodite and Agate Physical Properties

Scorodite

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

Not Available2.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Scorodite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite and 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 Scorodite and Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Scorodite and Agate Specific Gravity

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