Verdite and Fire Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.60-2.64
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Verdite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Fire Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Verdite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Verdite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Verdite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Verdite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.