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Austinite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Austinite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Austinite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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