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Wernerite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Wernerite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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