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Alabaster and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

Optical Properties >>
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Alabaster and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster and Moss 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 Alabaster and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.

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