Amazonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Amazonite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.572.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amazonite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Amazonite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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