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Viridine and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Viridine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Viridine and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Viridine and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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