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Sylvite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sylvite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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