Agate and Moissanite Physical Properties

Agate

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

3.17-3.24

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

9-9.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Agate and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Moissanite 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 Agate and Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Agate and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.