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Amethyst and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Amethyst and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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