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Variscite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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