Agate

Agate
Property | Specification |
Color | Brown, White |
Chemical Formula | SiO₂ (Silicon Dioxide) |
Hardness | 6.5 - 7 on Mohs scale |
Density | 2.58 - 2.64 g/cm³ |
Transparency | Translucent to Opaque |
Luster | Vitreous (Glassy) |
Fracture | Conchoidal |
Crystal System | Trigonal (Hexagonal) |
Cleavage | None |
Refractive Index | 1.54 - 1.55 |
Streak | White |
Formation | Forms in volcanic rocks |
Uses | Jewelry, Decorative items, Agate slices |