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Bastnsite and Moss Agate Physical Properties


Moss Agate and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.78-5.20   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6.5-7   

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

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Bastnsite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite and Moss Agate chemical formula.

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Bastnsite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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

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