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Vesuvianite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Vesuvianite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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