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Spessartine and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Spessartine and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Agate chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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