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Zoisite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Fire Agate and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.60-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Zoisite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Fire Agate chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

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

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