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Variscite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Variscite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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