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Willemite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Willemite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Willemite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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