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Sillimanite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sillimanite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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