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Sphene and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Sphene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.60-2.64   

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

Cleavage
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Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Sphene and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphene 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 Sphene and Agate chemical formula.

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Sphene and Agate Specific Gravity

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

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