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Andesine and Moss Agate Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Andesine and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Moss Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Andesine and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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